Litigation Advocate at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

A  leading law firm with a presence in litigation in the industry is seeking a motivated experienced associate to join their firm in Nairobi.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing legal pleadings and documents with the appropriate court or tribunal
• Collaborating with advocates and colleagues in various high value litigation cases in order to achieve success.
• Representing clients in legal matters such as hearings, motions, and trial proceedings.
• Regularly updating clients on the status of their cases in a simple manner by breaking down the legal terminologies.
• Meeting with clients to understand, interviewing them on their legal issues, needs objectives, and provide advice accordingly. 
• Providing legal and technical advice including drafting legal opinions.
• Undertaking due diligence on litigation matters.
• Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, precedents, and case law to build on each case assigned to you
• Drafting and reviewing various legal documents
• Managing deadlines and court schedules effectively, ensuring timely filings and appearances.
• Conducting cross-examination.
• Engaging, Draft and review settlement agreements to ensure that the client’s interests are protected through a favorable resolution
• Corresponding and negotiating with opposing counsel to resolve disputes favorably.
• Ensuring that invoicing, collection of payable fees and timely payments are made.
• Building positive and maintaining good relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Participation and contributing to the growth of litigation department goals and objectives.
• Any other duties as assigned.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• A valid practicing certificate.

Key Competencies

• Be a person of unquestionable integrity with a high sense of professionalism.
• Excellent writing and report skills.
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent research skills and drafting of legal documents.
• Result Oriented and self-motivated
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem Solving skills
• High Level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan laws.